O Cruceiro

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O Cruceiro
Spanish: El Crucerios de la Universitad
O Cruceiro, Portland, Oregon.jpg
The sculpture in 2018
O Cruceiro
Artist
  • Marvin Swartz (designer)
  • Eldimiro Fernandez Justo (sculptor)
Year1986 (1986)
MediumGranite sculpture
Location Portland, Oregon, United States
Coordinates 45°34′20.5″N122°43′35.7″W / 45.572361°N 122.726583°W / 45.572361; -122.726583

O Cruceiro, also known as El Crucerios de la Universitad, [1] is an outdoor granite sculpture installed on the University of Portland campus in Portland, Oregon, United States. [2] It was designed by Marvin Swartz and sculpted by Eldimiro Fernandez Justo, [1] having been commissioned by Dr. Manuel "Manny" Jato Macias in 1984 in memory of his parents and brother. [3] The sculpture was dedicated on April 30, 1986, [1] and renovated in 2013. [4]

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Description

The granite sculpture measures approximately 14 feet (4.3 m) x 20 inches (0.51 m) x 16 inches (0.41 m), with a self-base measuring approximately 18 inches (0.46 m) x 20 inches (0.51 m) x 20 inches (0.51 m). The concrete base is approximately 4.5 inches (0.11 m) x 49 inches (1.2 m) x 49 inches (1.2 m). [1]

An inscription on the base's plaque reads: "O CRUCEIRO / This Cruceiro is from Galicia in Northwestern / Spain. Cruceiros are found at crossroads, plazas / and Church yards. They remind one of the Christian / Faith, encourage meditation and elicit prayers. / The figures are the Crucified Christ, Virgen del / Carmen and Santiago de Compostela (St. James). / Presented to the University of Portland in memory of: / Diego Macias (Suarez) 1884–1964 / Maria Jato Macias 1900–1961 / Salvador Jato Macias 1923–1956 / By Manuel Jato Macias." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "O Cruceiro, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  2. ↑ "University Chapel". University of Portland. September 29, 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  3. ↑ "In Memory: Dr. Manuel "Manny" Macias, March 25, 1929 – March 19, 2016". University of Portland. April 7, 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  4. ↑ "O Cruceiro, installed in 1986 and renovated in 2013". University of Portland. September 21, 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
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